Red Coris Wrasse Problem!
Printed From: Utah Reefs
Category: Help
Forum Name: EMERGENCY FORUM
Forum Description: If you have an Emergency post here and you should receive a quick reply.
URL: http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64998
Printed Date: December 11 2024 at 3:07pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.03 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: Red Coris Wrasse Problem!
Posted By: Ann_A
Subject: Red Coris Wrasse Problem!
Date Posted: June 16 2013 at 9:38pm
|
I recently bought a red coris wrasse with the hopes of nursing it back to health. I knew it was having issues because it was laying down a lot and not swimming much. He ate at the store but won't eat anymore. I noticed his lower lip is cut short as if it were caught in a powerhead and has now healed. Is there anything I can do to get him eating again? ------------- http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53856&title=annes-65g-rsm-reef" rel="nofollow - RSM 250 Reef |
Replies:
Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: June 16 2013 at 11:25pm
|
Ann, I hope this isn't the case, but wraases, among other fish, may rip another fish's lower jaw off in competition. I've never been able to get one like this to eat...that is probably the point. :-( Good luck...hope I'm wrong. ------------- www.reefdup.com Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987 200g, 75g, & 15g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water |
Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: June 16 2013 at 11:26pm
|
What foods have you tried so far? ------------- www.reefdup.com Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987 200g, 75g, & 15g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water |
Posted By: Ann_A
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 11:21am
|
Formula 1 & 2 flakes and PE Mysis. I'm trying bloodworms today and hopefully live brine as well. ------------- http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53856&title=annes-65g-rsm-reef" rel="nofollow - RSM 250 Reef |
Posted By: REEFER
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 11:25am
|
try adding garlic oil to the food. ------------- 2X250 M.H. and 2X48" VHO on a 90g reef with a 55g refugium. 300g fowlr with 3X250 M.H. and a 90g sump. 14g biocube mini reef (in the bathroom). 29g biocube mini reef in office at work. |
Posted By: Ann_A
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 11:25am
|
Nevermind. He's gone ------------- http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53856&title=annes-65g-rsm-reef" rel="nofollow - RSM 250 Reef |
Posted By: AcroNem
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 1:59pm
| I'm so sorry to hear about this :/ |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 4:13pm
|
I feel your pain. Wishful thinking, but if only there were a way to save all the aquarium fish that are taken from the ocean. Aloha, Mark  ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
|
Posted By: JohnnyHeavens
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 4:14pm
|
Bummer Ann. Sorry to hear this. ------------- @Home 300g System 150g-Cube Reef+60g Frag+WaterChange 150g Tall FOWLR RIP @Work RSM 130D w/LEDs txt anytime @ eightO1-seven5five-eighteen99 Scuba! PADI Pro DM/AI/TecDeep NSS/CDS-Full Cave Diver |